American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)

👉 Join us in October. At Literacy2024, our mission is to establish connections through language and foster a more diverse and inclusive world for children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing/DeafBlind. We invite you to join us in Charleston this October and become a part of our movement to create a language-accessible world. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY. Not a member yet? Join today! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eFF7Rb_P [Image Description: #ASDCLanguageMatters. ASDC logo. Hexagon pattern background. American Society for Deaf Children logo. LANGUAGE FIRST logo. SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND logo. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION logo. Literacy 2024. Creating Connections with Language. October 24-26. Francis St. Marion Hotel. Charleston, SC. Generously sponsored by: ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND. DELTA ZETA. GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY. LAURENT CLERC NATIONAL DEAF EDUCATION CENTER. REGIONAL REAL EARLY ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGE. www.DeafChildren.org] #ASDC #ASDCMember #GiveASL #IAmASDC #JoinASDC #Deaf #DeafResources #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #LanguageMatters #AmericanSignLanguage #Literacy #LanguageAccess #DeafKidsRock #Literacy2024 #ASDCLanguageMatters #ashaCE

❄️ Enter to Win! We invite you to join us in celebrating the beauty and joy of every season with our “Celebrating Seasons of Joy” art contest. For 2024, our theme encourages you to capture the happiness and splendor of spring, summer, fall, and winter through your artwork. Whether your inspiration comes from nature, seasonal traditions, or joyful activities, let your creativity shine as you honor the diverse and wonderful moments of the year. Open to D/HH Youth Ages 6 – 18 Submission Deadline: September 15, 2024 Express yourself with any medium you prefer—drawings, paintings, digital art, and more. You can use crayons, pen/ink, markers, watercolor, acrylics, or digital tools. Please avoid glitter, stickers, or shiny designs. While artwork featuring ASL or Deaf/HH themes is preferred, it is not required. For full submission guidelines please visit https://lnkd.in/eP5KTkNZ The winning artwork will be featured on our official 2024 holiday card! ID: Starry background. Enter to Win! Vector ball ornament shows four seasons in different quarters of the ornament. Celebrating Seasons of Joy. American Society for Deaf Children logo. 2024 Holiday card Youth Art Contest. www.deafchildren.org. Submission Deadline: September 15, 2024. Open to D/HH Youth Ages 6 – 18. #ASDC #deaf #SignLanguage #LanguageAcquisition #SignLanguage101 #GiveASL#SchoolTime #ILoveSchool #Teachers #Teaching #deafchildren #DeafEducation #HolidayCard #ArtContest

October ASL Workshop: Facial Expressions and Feelings So much of ASL is about facial expressions, this workshop will talk about why facial expressions are important and when and how to use them. Feelings are so important when it comes to children, you will learn more than happy and sad, learn all the feelings and the differences and how to use them with your children. Monday, October 28th @ 8 pm Eastern Time. An Interpreter is provided. FREE for ASDC members* | $25 for Non-Members 👉 Register early! Go to: https://lnkd.in/d_k6D4xs Do you want to receive a discount? Visit www.DeafChildren.org/join to learn more! [ID: Learn ASL with ASDC. ASDC logo. Two rows of four photos each showing the same young boy exhibiting different facial expressions from smiling to a pout. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND FEELINGS IN ASL. An ASDC ASL Skills Workshop. MONDAY, 10.28.24 | 8:00 PM EST. Online via Zoom Graphic bar.] #ASDC #ASDCMember #GiveASL #IAmASDC #JoinASDC #Deaf #DeafResources #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #LanguageMatters #AmericanSignLanguage #Literacy #LanguageAccess #DeafKidsRock #Literacy2024 #LiteracySkills #FacialExpressions #LittleBigFeelings #Expressions #bodylanguage

Ready to elevate your ASL proficiency? IN PITTSBURGH, PA!! September 21 & 22! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCqDYbnG The ASL Learning Opportunity is a unique two-day event for parents, professionals, siblings (16 and up) and anyone else interested in learning. Get personalized instruction and meaningful practice to help you use ASL with confidence. ALL levels and abilities are welcome to attend! Open to individuals of all levels and abilities, as well as teenagers aged 16 and above, ASDC invites you to join us for an enriching and inclusive learning experience. $250 per person, includes breakfast, lunch, and learning materials.* Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and dinner arrangements. *ASDC members save $100 off registration. Please email Cheri for your discount code. ID: Learn with ASDC. ASDC logo. ASL Learning Opportunities. Level up your ASL skills with ASDC. Photo of adults interacting during a workshop. SIGN UP NOW! Sept. 21 & 22. Pittsburgh, PA @ Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. WWW.DEAFCHILDREN.ORG #ASDC #GiveASL #Deaf #DeafResources #DeafRoleModel #DeafCan #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #Signing101 #ASLWeekend #WPSD

👉 Join us in October. At Literacy2024, our mission is to establish connections through language and foster a more diverse and inclusive world for children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing/DeafBlind. We invite you to join us in Charleston this October and become a part of our movement to create a language-accessible world. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY. Not a member yet? Join today! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eFF7Rb_P [Image Description: #ASDCLanguageMatters. ASDC logo. Hexagon pattern background. American Society for Deaf Children logo. LANGUAGE FIRST logo. SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND logo. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION logo. Literacy 2024. Creating Connections with Language. October 24-26. Francis St. Marion Hotel. Charleston, SC. Generously sponsored by: ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND. DELTA ZETA. GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY. LAURENT CLERC NATIONAL DEAF EDUCATION CENTER. REGIONAL REAL EARLY ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGE. www.DeafChildren.org] #ASDC #ASDCMember #GiveASL #IAmASDC #JoinASDC #Deaf #DeafResources #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #LanguageMatters #AmericanSignLanguage #Literacy #LanguageAccess #DeafKidsRock #Literacy2024 #ASDCLanguageMatters #ashaCE

Ready to elevate your ASL proficiency? IN FRAMINGHAM, MA!! OCTOBER 5 & 6!! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCqDYbnG The ASL Learning Opportunity is a unique two-day event for parents, professionals, siblings (16 and up) and anyone else interested in learning. Get personalized instruction and meaningful practice to help you use ASL with confidence. ALL levels and abilities are welcome to attend! Open to individuals of all levels and abilities, as well as teenagers aged 16 and above, ASDC invites you to join us for an enriching and inclusive learning experience. $250 per person, includes breakfast, lunch, and learning materials.* Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and dinner arrangements. *ASDC members save $100 off registration. Please email Cheri for your discount code. ID: Learn with ASDC. ASDC logo. ASL Learning Opportunities. Level up your ASL skills with ASDC. Photo of adults and teen interacting during a workshop. SIGN UP NOW! October 5 & 6. Framingham, MA. @ The Learning Center for the Deaf. WWW.DEAFCHILDREN.ORG #ASDC #GiveASL #Deaf #DeafResources #DeafRoleModel #DeafCan #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #Signing101 #ASLWeekend #JoinTheFun #ASLLearningOpportunities

Ready to elevate your ASL proficiency? IN PITTSBURGH, PA!! September 21 & 22! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCqDYbnG The ASL Learning Opportunity is a unique two-day event for parents, professionals, siblings (16 and up) and anyone else interested in learning. Get personalized instruction and meaningful practice to help you use ASL with confidence. ALL levels and abilities are welcome to attend! Open to individuals of all levels and abilities, as well as teenagers aged 16 and above, ASDC invites you to join us for an enriching and inclusive learning experience. $250 per person, includes breakfast, lunch, and learning materials.* Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and dinner arrangements. *ASDC members save $100 off registration. Please email Cheri for your discount code. ID: Learn with ASDC. ASDC logo. ASL Learning Opportunities. Level up your ASL skills with ASDC. Photo of adults interacting during a workshop. SIGN UP NOW! Sept. 21 & 22. Pittsburgh, PA @ Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. WWW.DEAFCHILDREN.ORG #ASDC #GiveASL #Deaf #DeafResources #DeafRoleModel #DeafCan #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #Signing101 #ASLWeekend #WPSD

🚀🎉 What an incredible ASL Learning Opportunity weekend we had at Morton Jr/Sr High School! Over two days, we energized the Morton WA School system with sign language training, connecting with amazing staff members eager to enhance their communication with Deaf colleagues and students. We had an absolute blast and made some fantastic progress! But don’t worry if you missed out—there’s more excitement coming your way! Join us for our next in-person ASL Learning Weekend in vibrant Pittsburgh, PA and dynamic Framingham, MA. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, these immersive workshops are perfect for everyone—from beginners to seasoned signers. Dive into interactive activities, enlightening discussions, and hands-on practice designed to boost your ASL proficiency and confidence. 📚✋ Don’t miss this chance to be part of a supportive, engaging learning experience. Register today and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of ASL! 💥 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dCqDYbnG See you there! 💬🎉 *ASDC members save $100 off registration. Please email Cheri for your discount code. ID: Four slides, each have the same template: ASL Learning Opportunities. Level up your ASL Skills with ASDC. American Society for Deaf Children logo. A look at our recent weekend. A photo. Bottom of the template: August 24 & 25. Morton, WA, @ Morton Jr/Sr High School. Join us at the next one: www.DeafChildren.org. 1st slide’s photo is a classroom of adults with one adult teacher signing “summer” with a projector screen showing the Four Seasons. “Our ASDC Teacher!” 2nd slide’s photo shows the classroom with the adults seated and looking on very intently. “In it to learn ASL!” 3rd slide’s photo is a classroom of adults with library bookshelves behind them, the adults are all standing up and they have big smiles and laughing faces. “Some laughs in ASL!” 4th slide’s photo is a classroom of adults with library bookshelves behind them. The adults are seated and hold up their hands. “Hands-on learning!” #ASLWeekend #SignLanguage #LearnASL #JoinTheFun #ASLLearningOpportunities #ASL #IamASDC

October Workshop: Bake it With Sass! "Bake it with Sass!" invites you to join us in making delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies while learning ASL signs related to baking and cooking. You'll follow an easy recipe, pick up useful ASL vocabulary, and enjoy the sweet rewards of your efforts. Come for the cookies, stay for the language, and leave with a newfound appreciation for ASL in the kitchen. Monday, October 7th @ 8:00 pm ET An Interpreter is provided. FREE for ASDC members* | $25 for Non-Members *ASDC members, use your discount code. Please email Jennifer@deafchildren.org for the code. 👉 Register early! Go to: https://lnkd.in/d_k6D4xs Do you want to receive a discount? Visit www.DeafChildren.org/join to learn more! [ID: Learn ASL with ASDC. ASDC logo. Photo of an Adult male and young girl laughing as the adult holds a tray of cookies in the oven. BAKE IT WITH SASS! An ASDC Family Workshop with Deaf Baker Ruth Jackson. MONDAY, 10.07.24 | 8:00 PM EST. Online via Zoom Graphic bar.] #ASDC #ASDCMember #GiveASL #IAmASDC #JoinASDC #Deaf #DeafResources #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #LanguageMatters #AmericanSignLanguage #Literacy #LanguageAccess #DeafKidsRock #Literacy2024 #LiteracySkills #BakeWithSass #Baking #PumpkinSpice #PSL

October ASL Workshop: Facial Expressions and Feelings So much of ASL is about facial expressions, this workshop will talk about why facial expressions are important and when and how to use them. Feelings are so important when it comes to children, you will learn more than happy and sad, learn all the feelings and the differences and how to use them with your children. Monday, October 28th @ 8 pm Eastern Time. An Interpreter is provided. FREE for ASDC members* | $25 for Non-Members 👉 Register early! Go to: https://lnkd.in/d_k6D4xs Do you want to receive a discount? Visit www.DeafChildren.org/join to learn more! [ID: Learn ASL with ASDC. ASDC logo. Two rows of four photos each showing the same young boy exhibiting different facial expressions from smiling to a pout. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND FEELINGS IN ASL. An ASDC ASL Skills Workshop. MONDAY, 10.28.24 | 8:00 PM EST. Online via Zoom Graphic bar.] #ASDC #ASDCMember #GiveASL #IAmASDC #JoinASDC #Deaf #DeafResources #SignLanguage #LearnASL #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageDeprivation #DeafEducation #DeafChildren #ASL #LanguageMatters #AmericanSignLanguage #Literacy #LanguageAccess #DeafKidsRock #Literacy2024 #LiteracySkills #FacialExpressions #LittleBigFeelings #Expressions #bodylanguage